Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

This unit addresses the qualities of a hero. Charlie Gordon is not a typical hero. He possesses many of the characteristics that heroes sometime have, but what exactly makes Charlie a hero? Read the story to discover which people might consider Charlie a hero. Also consider who Charlie might deem a hero. This unit also presents the different generally accepted categories of intelligence. You will also discover how intelligence (or the lack thereof) affects our emotions and desires, and how intelligence can be viewed and measured in many different ways. Objectives and Tasks 1. Read the realistic fictitious story, Flowers for Algernon. 2. Define the vocabulary terms using context clues from the story or using a dictionary. Clarify the meanings with discussion. (page 2: Vocabulary) 3. Define other words that relate to the story or subject matter. (page 3: Vocabulary II) 4. Rewrite (edit) misused punctuation (page 4, Punctuation is Fun!) 5. Rewrite misspelled words correctly. (page 5, (Too) Hooked on Phonics) 6. Use stem meanings to determine word meanings. (page 6, What Do You Mean?) 7. Compare the Smart Charlie with Dumb Charlie in specific situations (page 7, Before and After) 8. Use a Venn diagram to compare Algernon and Charlie (page 8, Venn diagram) 9. Sequence the events and changes in a journal/diary format, taking on the persona of one of the characters. (pages 9 & 10, Journal According to) 10. Compare the pros and cons of intelligence levels (page 11, Advantages and Disadvantages) 11. Research and define the different types of intelligence. (page 12, Smart as a ) 12. Give examples of what types of subjects, jobs or careers relate to each intelligence type, and parts of the body that are or could be affected by each intelligence type. (page 13, Oh, the Possibilities!) 13. Identify the main characteristics associated with each type of intelligence. (page 14, If the Intelligence Fits, Use It!) 14. Identify links between vocabulary words and intelligence categorizations (page 15, Words to Describe) 15. Match famous people with their primary intelligence. (page 16, Categorically Intelligent) 16. Match various skills with intelligence categories (page 17, Categorically Intelligent) 17. Choose the ideal intelligence category for various situations (page 17, I Can Help) 18. Use research skills to identify the intelligence categories required by various colleges (page 18, Entrance Requirements) 19. Use critical thinking skills and essay writing ability to answer open-ended comprehension questions (page 19, Why Ask Why or How?) 20. Create an ideal intelligent person. Think about what combination of intelligence types would be ideal. Write about it (page 20, Creative Writing) 21. Create an advertisement persuading people to double their intelligence with the same surgery Charlie had (page 21, Advertising Techniques, and page 22, Rubric) 22. Review comprehension and vocabulary (pages 23, 24, & 25 Test) -1-

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Vocabulary
These words can be defined using context clues from the story or from a dictionary. If you use a dictionary, make sure the definition you give matches the meaning in the story. 1. laboratory: 2. unconscious: 3. contribute: 4. shrew: 5. maroon: 6. accomplish: 7. advise: 8. petition: 9. acquire: 10. ignorance: 11. justified: 12. equivalent: 13. impaired: 14. introspective: 15. prediction: 16. shrew: 17. intelligence: 18. sensation: 19. oversensitive: 20. technique: 21. amnesia: -2-

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Vocabulary, part II
Directions: Define each term, and explain how each concept relates to the story. Write a complete sentence or statement to explain. Term/Concept: Definition: 1. Intelligence Relationship to story:

2. I.Q

3. Raw Shok (Rorschach)

4. Phonetically

5. Progress Report

6. Regression

7. Amnesia

8. Hypothesis

9. Senility

10. Lobotomy

-3-

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Punctuation is Fun!
Directions: Rewrite these excerpts, correctly using appropriate punctuation marks in the appropriate places. You got to mix them up, she showed? me how. to mix! them) up,. and now; I can! mix up all kinds of punctuation, in writing? There, are lots! Of rules? to lern; but im gettingg them in my head. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ One thing I? Like about, Dear Miss Kinnian: (thats the way it goes in a business letter if I ever go into business) is she, always gives me a reason whenI ask. Shes a genius! I wish I coud be smart like, her; (Punctuation, is; fun!) ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Today, I learned, the comma, this a comma (,) a period, with a tail, Miss Kinnian, says its important, because, it makes writing, better, she said, somebody, could lose, a lot of money, if a comma, isnt, in the, right place, I dont have, any money, and I dont see, how a comma, keeps you, from losing it. But she says, everybody, uses commas, so Ill use, Them too. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ -4-

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

(Too) Hooked on Phonics In order to write his journal entries, Charlie uses a strategy called phonetic spelling. Many words in English can be spelled (and read) using phonics but not all of them. Directions: Correctly spell these words from Charlies writing. 1. shud: 2. rite: 3. faled: 4. skared: 5. pockit: 6. happind: 7. acheve: 8. intelek: 9. operashun: 10. nuthing: 11. pepul: 12. dint: 13. argament: 14. hospitil: 15. becaus 16. laffed: 17. practis: 18. lerned: 19. factery: 20. practise: 21. lesin: 22. sholder 23. discoridged: 24. memary: 25. bandijis: 26. natcher 27. intristed 28. brede 29. experament 30. amazed 31. rekemmended 32. perminint

-5-

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

What Do You Mean? Using Stems for Clues
medic: medicine ment: mind script: to write sens: sense ab: from; away from ex: out; beyond; away from; former extra: outside il: not un: lack of Directions: Use the stem words above to help you complete the following sentences, using vocabulary words from the word bank. unable sense illiterate script extracurricular abnormal excel medicinal determine mental

1. A person would have the quality of being ______________ if he/she treated people with diseases. 2. One might be able to _________________ the boundary of a region on a map if they have spatial intelligence. 3. One can feel or ___________ rhythm if they have musical intelligence. 4. Someone that likes to think has a large _____________ capacity. 5. Someone who is lacking in athletic ability may be ___________ to play football well. 6. Someone might be involved in ______________ activities that occur outside the hours of school. 7. Someone far away from having a normal intelligence might be considered ____________. 8. If someone is not able to read, they are ___________________. 9. Someone who writes a _______________________ might be considered a doctor of some kind. 10. Someone _____________ if they go beyond expectations.

-6-

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Before and After
Directions: Compare these areas from the story. Include examples of dialogue or statements from the story to validate. Area of Comparison Before Surgery After Surgery

People laughing

Spelling

Thinking skills

Language

Social skills

Opinion of doctors

Opinion of Miss Kinnian

Impressions of friends

Self-impression

-7-

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Venn Diagram
Directions: Create a Venn diagram to compare Charlie to Algernon.

-8-

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Journal Entry According to
Directions: Select a character from the story other than Charlie. Use a first-person writing style to express your feelings, impressions, and factual data about Charlie in your journal. This Journal Belongs to:_____________________________ Progress Report: Date: 1. Charlies personality(emotions) and actions/strengths/weaknesses: Changes in: Factual/Scientific Data: Intelligence Data: Changes in

2.

3.

4.

5.

-9-

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

- 10 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Advantages and Disadvantages
Directions: Use the following chart to list the advantages and disadvantages that intelligence or the lack thereof has. There are good and bad elements to both. Then, apply your opinions both to Charlie and his situation: Charlies whole persona changes when his intelligence is altered. Were the changes good or bad for Charlie? Category: Having super intelligence Advantages: Disadvantages:

Having little or no intelligence

Category: Charlie (presurgery) with little intelligence:

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

Charlie (postsurgery) with super intelligence:

- 11 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Smart as a .:
Directions: Using any available resources, research the different intelligence categorizations. List and define them. Intelligence: 1. Definition:

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

- 12 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Oh, the Possibilities
Directions: Using the intelligence categories and their meanings, list various jobs/careers, areas of study or focus, problem solving situations, and parts of the human body that are affected that apply to each intelligence. Intelligence: Job/Careers: Areas of Study/Focus: Problem Solving Situations: Parts of the Human Body affected:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

- 13 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

If the Intelligence Fits, Use It!
Directions: Look at the following (hypothetical) people. What would that person be like? What would be a typical job, hobby, or interest for each person? How would a person with these intelligences spend the day? Be creative. Intelligences: Description and a Day in the Life: Interpersonal and BodilyKinesthetic:

Visual/Spatial and Musical-Rhythmic:

Linguistic/LogicalMathematical:

Intrapersonal and VisualSpatial:

Bodily and Musical:

Interpersonal and Linguistic:

- 14 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Words to Describe
Directions: Match the adjectives or descriptions to the type of intelligence a person might possess. Justify each answer or answers. 1. flexible 2. articulate 3. harmonious 4. thrifty 5. money savvy 6. sensitive 7. objective 8. compatible 9. dexterous 10. melodic 11. crafty 12. motivator 13. coordinating 14. organized 15. satirical 16. bilingual 17. autonomous 18. dramatic 19. competitive 20. affable 21. cordial 22. sociable 23. apathetic 24. fastidious 25. expeditious - 15 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Categorically Intelligent
Intelligence can be categorized into different styles, or ways of using knowledge. Generally, intelligence is categorized with these labels: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Logical-Mathematical Linguistic Bodily-Kinesthetic Visual-Spatial Musical-Rhythmic Interpersonal Intrapersonal Multiple

Directions: Match the people below with their primary intelligence or intelligences. Be prepared to defend your answers. 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____ 7. ____ 8. ____ 9. ____ 10. ____ 11. ____ 12. ____ 13. ____ 14. ____ 15. ____ 16. ____ Albert Einstein Wolfgang Mozart Mohammed Ali Stephen King Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Vincent Van Gogh Martha Stewart Math Teacher Language Arts Teacher Geography Teacher Mark Twain Dr. Phil Mother Teresa Dan Moreno Tiger Woods Bill Gates - 16 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Categorically Intelligent
Directions: Match each act with the ideal intelligence category. 1. ____ Join the Peace Corp, help out with the Red Cross 2. ____ Become a translator for the United Nations 3. ____ Enter paintings in local contests 4. ____ Counsel someone on the marital problems 5. ____ Compose a poem to be made into a song 6. ____ Try-out for the 2006 Olympic Team in swimming 7. ____ Desire to become an accountant (CPA) 8. ____ Desire to work overseas to assist people in need of learning English through art work and song in which during this time counseling them about adaptation with transition in a whole different economy while traveling by foot ten miles a day, rough terrain, to get there. a. b. c. d. Logical-Mathematical Linguistic Bodily-Kinesthetic Visual-Spatial e. f. g. h. Musical-Rhythmic Interpersonal Intrapersonal Multiple

************************************************************************

I Can Help!
Directions: Complete the sentence with the appropriate intelligence(s). 1. If you were having trouble making a poem rhyme or have rhythm you might ask someone who has_________________ intelligence. 2. If you were having trouble with a boyfriend and needed some advice, you might ask someone with _______________ intelligence. 3. If you were having trouble with selecting the best credit card that would give me the best financial benefits, you might ask someone with ___________________ intelligence. 4. If were only able to draw stick people, someone with ____________________ intelligence might be able to help you. 5. If you needed someone to help with a charity, you might ask someone with _____________intelligence to help. 6. If you needed strategies on how to run for a longer distance, you would ask someone with _________________ intelligence. 7. If you needed help reading something in Spanish, you might ask someone with _____________ intelligence to help. - 17 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Entrance Requirements
Directions: Select a college to research. Using any available resources, research the entry requirements to the school. List them. Then, determine what types of intelligences are essential for entrance acceptance. Once you have completed this research task, find a specific school that targets each type of intelligence. School/University: Requirements: Location: Tuition: Intelligence(s) Required:

Intelligence: 1.Logical/Mathematical: 2.Linguistic: 3.Bodily-Kinesthetic: 4.Visual-Spatial: 5.Musical-Rhythmic: 6.Interpersonal: 7.Intrapersonal: 8.Multiple:

School that Targets Intelligence: Location:

- 18 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Why Ask Whyor How?
Directions: Using information from the story and prior knowledge, answer these open-ended questions with extended response statements. The answers should be in complete sentences. A rubric is provided to highlight the criteria or expectations each response should contain.

1. How did having little or no intelligence affect Charlies feelings, emotions, and perceptions?

2. Why did Miss Kinnian feel that Charlie was the best candidate for the operation?

3. Why were Charlie and Algernon subjected to the same tests?

4. How did the operation affect Charlies intelligence and his personality?

5. How did the operation affect Charlies relationship with people surrounding him?

6. How did the doctors know that the operation was not going to be permanently successful?

7. Why might an intelligence-altering operation be unethical or risky?

8. Why did the doctors not want Charlie to see Algernon after the surgery?

9. How did Charlies friends react to his becoming smarter?

10. How was knowing what the outcome would be difficult for Charlie?

- 19 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

EXTENDED RESPONSE RUBRIC
CONTENT 2 Answers the prompt, question, and sticks to the topic via strong topic sentence. The response is clear and evident of comprehension. Good transitions are present. Uses clear and accurate complete sentences with little or no grammatical errors * If the response is not legible, or if the mistakes are such that clarification cannot be made, 0 points are earned. 1 Attempts to answer the prompt, question, and tries to stick to topic. Some content is vague and unclear.

CONVENTIONS

Attempts to use complete sentences. There are several mistakes grammatically. * If total points earned result in a 0, a 50 will be assigned as the grade.

* If the response is totally off topic and does not attempt to answer question or respond to prompt, 0 points are earned. 4 points = 98 3 points= 90 2 points= 80 1 point = 70

- 20 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Creative Writing:
Directions: Create a person that possesses a combination of intelligences. Create this individual as if you were a scientist trying to create the perfectly balanced and intelligent person. Name your individual. Illustrate your creation with labels that describe their characteristics. You will profile this individual in the areas of best subjects, job or career aspirations, college goals, personality, social skills, hobbies, etc. You may put the information in a chart. Make up a recipe for this perfect person. Use intelligences, famous peoples attributes, and physical features as ingredients. Summarize a typical day for your creation.

_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
- 21 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Advertising Techniques
What are some advertising techniques that are commonly used? Think of an advertisement for each of these techniques 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Benefits: a. financial b. health c. beauty d. mental/physical Famous Persons: Testimonial: Bandwagon: Loaded Language: appeals to emotions and senses Catchy slogan: Big Words: Overgeneralization: Catchy situations: humor

Imagine that Charlies surgery has been successful now anyone can have an improved intelligence. How would you market this idea? Think about an advertisement that will use some of the techniques above to persuade people everywhere (even people who are already smart!) to have the surgery to double their I.Q. Where will you advertise? How will you advertise? Write a brief proposal of your advertisement below: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Now, on a separate piece of paper, create your advertisement. If you plan to use a television ad, create a storyboard. - 22 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

ADVERTISING PRESENTATION RUBRIC
Content: 3 At least 3 advertising techniques are used The product has appealing graphics and is presented in an easy to follow format/the info is easily accessible and persuasive as well as appealing to the eye 2 Two advertising techniques are used The product attempts at a graphic and/or the format is hard to read or follow/the info is somewhat persuasive/the reader has to search some for info Results: Im interested, but I need to compare products 1 One advertising technique is used

Format/Visual:

The product is lacking a graphic and/or the info leaves the reader uninformed / the info is nonpersuasive and important info is left out.

Results: Where do I sign up?

Results: Whats the name of the product again?

Conventions:

Less than three 4-5 mistakes in errors in grammar, mechanics and punctuation, grammar capitalization, and spelling

6 or more mistakes in grammar and mechanics

8-9 Points: 6-7 Points: 4-5 Points: 2-3 Points: 1 Point:

95 85 79 70 60

- 23 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Test: Multiple Choice Section
1. _____ The operation that Charlie is selected for is to a. mend tissue b. triple his intelligence c. double his intelligence 2. _____ Miss Kinnian believes Charlie is the best candidate for the operation because a. he works the hardest b. he stays the latest at school c. he is in better health than the others 3. _____ What is Charlies intelligence compared to? a. a rat b. other people who have had the surgery c. a white mouse 4. _____ What is the first sign of Charlies intelligence changing after the surgery? a. his writing ability and beating Algernon b. his brain measures a higher intelligence c. he passes the ink blot test 5. _____ How does Charlies personality change after surgery? a. He becomes more generous with his thoughts b. His patience grows thin c. He still perceives the world as being kind 6. _____ How is it determined that the surgery will be temporary? a. Algernon regresses b. Blood tests c. Charlie signed an agreement

- 24 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Test: Vocabulary Section
Directions: Using your vocabulary words, complete the sentences with the appropriate word. . 1. Charlie read Robinson Crusoe, a novel about a man ______________ on an island. 2. Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss told Charlie about his conscious and _____________ mind. 3. Miss Kinnian told Charlie that he was making a great ____________ to science. 4. Charlie overheard a conversation in which Dr. Nemurs wife is described as a ___________. 5. Charlie ___________ a photographic memory. 6. A ____________ was written to have Charlie fired. 7. The main setting of the story takes place in a _____________. 8. Charlie hoped to ____________ an increase in his intelligence. 9. Charlie had a child-like quality due to his ______________. 10. Miss Kinnian ___________ Charlie to be a part of the experiment. 11. Dr. Nemur was ___________ in being angry with Charlie for not writing his reports because he was being paid a regular salary. 12. Charlie and Algernon caused a ___________ at the Psychological Convention. 13. Charlie became _________ after he was told that he was giving Dr. Nemur an inferiority complex. 14. Charlies I.Q. of 204 is __________ with that of a genius. 15. The surgery done on Charlie is a __________ that will hopefully benefit the world. 16. Charlie was not born with great intelligence. His intelligence is __________. 17. Because Algernon had remained intelligent, the scientists ____________ was that Charlie would stay smart too. 18. The incident with the dishwasher in the diner caused Charlie to have a little _________ into his own life. 19. Charlie became so overloaded with information that he suffered from ________ and could no longer recall some of the facts. 20. Charlies memory was no longer ____________ after the surgery.

- 25 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Test: True/False Section
1. _____ Charlie does not understand the purpose of the Raw Shok test. 2. _____ Charlie is a hard worker and is conscience about how he performs. 3. _____ Both scientists thoroughly agree to select Charlie for the operation. 4. _____ Charlie is not scared about the operation. 5. _____ After surgery, the change is immediate. 6. _____ Algernon had the same procedure as Charlie. 7. _____ Charlies friends at work are excited about the change in Charlie. 8. _____ Before the surgery, Charlie was unaware of the cruelty he faced. 9. _____ Charlie is aware of his deterioration after the surgery. 10. _____ Charlie becomes a genius at one point. 11. _____ At the storys end, Charlie has kept most of his genius status. 12. _____ Charlie feels sorry for himself and wants others to feel sorry, as well. 13. _____ Charlie remembers being a genius. 14. _____ Charlie regresses back to his old self.

- 26 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Punctuation is Fun! You have got to mix them up. She showed me how to mix them up, and now I can mix up all kinds of punctuation in writing. There are lots of rules to learn, but Im getting them in my head. One thing I like about Dear Miss Kinnian: (thats the way it is done in a business letter, if I go into business) is she always gives me a reason when I ask. Shes a genius. I wish I could be smart like her. Today, I learned the comma. This is a comma ,, a period with a tail. Miss Kinnian says it is important because it makes writing better. She said somebody could lose a lot of money if a comma isnt in the right place. I dont have any money, and I dont see how a comma keeps you from losing it. But, she says everybody uses commas, so Ill use them too. Hooked 1. should 2. right 3. failed 4. scared 5. pocket 6. happened 7. achieve 8. intellect 9. operation 10. nothing 11. people 12. didnt 13. argument 14. hospital 15. because 16. laughed What Do You Mean? 1. medicinal 2. determine 3. sense 4. mental 5. unable 6. extracurricular 7. abnormal 8. illiterate 9. prescription 10. excels - 27 -

17. practice 18. learned 19. factory 20. practice 21. lesson 22. shoulder 23. discouraged 24. memory 25. bandages 26. nature 27. interested 28. breed 29. experiment 30. a maze 31. recommended 32. permanent

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Journal Entry According to. Progress Report 1: Charlies personality is that of a 5-6 year old. He is innocent and nave. He is kind and wants to do well. Charlies I.Q. is 68. He has trouble thinking abstractly and loses problem-solving tests to a mouse. Advantages/Disadvantages: Answers will vary. Example: One advantage to having intelligence is being able to think and problem solve. One disadvantage is that sometimes you may lack extremely in social skills and communication skills. One advantage of the before Charlie is that is he unaware of the cruelty he is facing. One disadvantage for Charlie is that he is frustrated when he cant perform something right. Smart as a Mathematical/Logical Linguistic Bodily/Kinesthetic Spatial/Visual Interpersonal Intrapersonal Musical/Rhythmic Multiple Intelligence Oh, the Possibilities Answers will vary. Example: Musical: record producer, music history, makes poems rhyme and have rhythm. Ears, throat, eyes, etc. Words to Describe: 1. Bodily 2. Linguistic 3. Musical 4. Mathematical 5. Mathematical 6. Interpersonal/intrapersonal 7. Interpersonal/intrapersonal 8. Interpersonal/intrapersonal 9. Bodily 10. Musical 11. Visual 12. Interpersonal/intrapersonal 13. Visual

14. Visual 15. Linguistic 16. Linguistic 17. intrapersonal 18. Linguistic 19. Bodily 20. Interpersonal 21. Interpersonal 22. Interpersonal 23. Interpersonal/intrapersonal 24. Interpersonal 25. Bodily

- 28 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Categorically Intelligent 1. Logical 2. Visual 3. Bodily 4. Linguistic 5. Linguistic 6. Visual 7. Visual/interpersonal 8. Logical 9. Linguistic 10. Visual 11. Linguistic 12. Intrapersonal 13. Interpersonal 14. Bodily 15. Bodily 16. Intrapersonal/logical 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. f b d g e c a h

I Can Help! 1. musical 2. intrapersonal 3. mathematical 4. visual 5. interpersonal 6. bodily 7. linguistic

- 29 -

2004abcteach.com

Name ____________________________________________ Date ___________

Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes

Why Ask Why or How? Answers may vary. These can be used as pre-reading connection questions or may be used as discussion or quiz questions. If used as a quiz, the instructor may select specific question to use and assess with the rubric. 1. Charlie was very nave and unaware of the cruelty around him. 2. He worked the hardest and was more conscience of his work. He wanted to achieve so much. 3. They needed something to compare Charlies intelligence to. Algernon had the same technique. 4. Charlies intelligence grew to genius status, but his personality turned angry and aggressive. 5. He became aggressive and easily frustrated with people. 6. Algernon regressed and then died. 7. Answers will vary 8. They did not want him to get upset by seeing the deterioration of Algernon. Charlie might realize that this was his fate as well. 9. They were more stand-offish than before. It made them feel inferior. 10. He knew what was going to happen and could not prevent it. He had to wait for it. Test: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 16. artificial 17. prediction 18. introspective 19. amnesia 20. impaired 1. true 2. true 3. false 4. false 5. false 6. true 7. false 8. true 9. true 10. true 11. false 12. false 13. false 14. true

b a c a b a

1. marooned 2. unconscious 3. contribution 4. shrew 5. acquired 6. petition 7. laboratory 8. accomplish 9. intelligence 10. advised 11. justified 12. sensation 13. oversensitive 14. equivalent 15. technique - 30 -

2004abcteach.com